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50,000 Homeless on Chicago's South Side Rent Driven to Abnormal Height Families Forced Into Every Available Kind of Shelter
White Stemmers Replace Negroes
MORE THAN $6,000 RAISED IN CONVOCATION; $2,000 FOR LANE By William H. Ferris The Mid-Summer Missionary Convocation of the First Episcopal District of the CME Church met August 9-13 in the Chestnut St. CME Church, Rev. C. L. Finch, pastor. Senior Bishop C. H. Phillips, A. M., D. D., a noted scholar and author, presided over the convocation with his usual dignity and courtesy. The financial report surpassed expectation. $2,165.50 was raised for Lane College, which was $1,165.50 over the the assessment, $3,423.81 was raised by the missionary women, over $200 was raised from other sources, making $6,239.31 the grand total raised. The convocation reached its climax in the splendid sermons and addresses Sunday, Rev. S. W. Broome of Phillips Chapel, Indianapolis, Ind. preached an eloquent sermon Sunday morning on "Sampson losing his Nazariteship." Rev. M. Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona, a presiding elder in the California Conference preached another eloquent sermon Sunday night on "Truth the Emancipator." The principal meeting Sunday was the platform meeting Sunday afternoon, Dr. J. F. Lane, president of Lane College, presided. Short addresses were delivered by I. Willis Cole, editor of the Louisville Leader; Miss Princess Fatima Massaquoi of Liberia, Africa; Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, Mrs. J. F. Lane and Mrs. G. W. Hummell of Bowling Green, Ky., who has been a potent leader in interracial work in Kentucky. She was presented in a very gracious manner by Mrs. C. H. Phillips, Bishop Phillips commended the dining room hostesses, Mesdames Anna Dickerson, general chairman, Amelia Cecil, Katie Daniels, Rachel Whitney and Mrs. Delilian Petrie, committee chairmen; Mr. Claude Smith, general secretary, and J. A. Graham, assistant. The singing of Ernest Cook of Chestnut Street Choir was one of the features of the convocation. -- PATRONIZE! ! LEADER ADVERTISERS
RE-ELECTED [Photo] REV. WM. H. BALLEW Moderator of the General Association of Kentucky Baptists who was re-elected at the annual session in Madisonville this week. It is reported that the Moderator delivered a great address to a large delegation. Rev. Ballew is pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Louisville.
OFFICER'S AID IS ASKED IN STOMPING WOMAN Emaline Mitchell testified in police court, Monday that Fannie Garwick, her roomer, threaten to brutally humiliate her and when she called police, Fannie asked the officers to hold the plaintiff while she stomped her. Promising no more such action, the defendant was freed on a peace bond.
Pythias Open Confab in Detroit
BACK ON THE JOB Mrs. Jessie Houston Harrison. who during the past several weeks has been giving most of her time to work in the office, is now back in the local field. Mrs. Harrison is in charge of subscription collections, and also making contacts for the advertising and printing departments, and any consideration given her by Leader patrons and the general public will be appreciated.
Beat Up Three Youths Beat Up Three Colored Youths New York Writer Charges Assaults to Coughlinite Group
BING BROADWAY, LOCAL ENTERTAINER, MAKES GOOD PLEA, BUT IS FINED Al Landon, alias Bing Broadway, erstwhile local entertainer was arraigned in police court charged with disorderly conduct. The arresting officer claimed Broadway was engaged in an argument at 424 South 7th Street. In the hand of the popular singer was a razor, officers testified. After the officers arrested Landon, he ran off and turned up an hour later at 6th and congress, officers said. Landon, giving a reason for his running, said he, "didn't know he was under arrest. And as far as the razor was concerned, he was going to have it sharpened. The judge looked down on a pleading Broadway and said "$5.00."
MANSLAUGHTER CASES PASSED Six robberies, nine storehouse breakings, and two dwelling house breakings were chalked up to Thomas [Miles,?] 17, 1607 Madison Alley, [and?] George Scheauer, 18, 619 [South?] 19th Street. The loot taken [was?] mostly food and cigarettes. Police claimed the [robberies?] have been taking place over [a?] series of months, but most [of?] them occurred last month. [Included?] in the list of crimes [also?] purse snatching. The defendants were arraigned in [police court?] and trial postponed.
MANSLAUGHTER CASE HELD OVER Lillian Sanders, 110 W. Walnut, charged with manslaughter, was arraigned in police court [Wednesday?] morning and the [case?] was passed until August [illegible] Her husband, James [Sanders,?] charged as an accessory, [was?] also passed. Both are [without?] bond. Lillian Sanders, witnesses [claim?], stabbed Louis Jones, 44, [illegible] W. Walnut, to death as he [was?] engaged in a fist fight with [James?] Sanders. After asking [Jones?] to lay his knife aside and [fight?] fair, the defendant is said [to?] have picked up the weapon where Jones laid it and plunged it into his side The latter died immediately. The defendant, the Leader is [told,?] will enter a plea of not [guilty.?]
AT CHICAGO "U" [Photo] R. B. ATWOOD President of Kentucky State College, Frankfort, upon whom the degree of Master of Arts will be conferred at Chicago University next week.
LATE BEN MOSLEY'S WIDOW PASSES AWAY Mrs. Lucy Mosley of Louisville passed away suddenly in Detroit, Mich. August 3, with an attack of acute indigestion. Funeral services were conducted in Detroit by Dr. W. H. Peck, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The body was brought to Louisville, accompanied by relatives and friends. The final rites were conducted at Coopers Funeral Home, Revs. W. E. Williams and C. Eubanks Tucker, officiating. Burial in Louisville Cemetery. Survivors are: a father, brother, nephew and a host of friends. Mrs. Mosley was the widow of Ben Mosley who died two years ago.
Kentuckians Get Degrees at Chicago U. Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17 - Abram L. Simpson, a resident of Louisville, Ky., will receive his Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago at the convocation on August 25. Mr. Simpson received his A. B. from Wilberforce, and his Ph. B. degree from the University of Chicago. For the past two years he has been the active president of Bethune Cookman College at Daytona Beach, Fla. during the absence of Mrs. Bethune. With the reported return of Mrs. Bethune it is rumored that Mr. Simpson will be engaged in a similar capacity at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida. Before going to Florida he was president of Allen University, Columbia, S. C. for five years. R. B. Atwood, president of Kentucky State College, Frankfort will also receive the M. A. degree at the Convocation August 25.
Moonshine and Lottery Cases Up
TAKE UPSWING DURING WEEK LARGE NUMBER PARADED BEFORE JUDGE BRACHEY During the past week the number of illegal liquor and lottery cases parading before Judge John Brachey has increased to such an extent that it is safe to say that one out of every three cases is a untaxed liquor case or lottery case. For several weeks malicious assualts topped the list, but at present they have moved into second place with moonshiners taking the lead. Beatrice Williams, liquor charged was amended to disorderly conduct and she fined $10.00. Richard Garvin, alleged to have hid one half of gallon of moonshine in his out house was fined $10.00 Florine White charged with having illegal whiskey and running a disorderly house was fined ten dollars. George Young's liquor charge was amended to disorderly conduct and he fined $10.00. Jessie Hadley, selling beer without license, fined $5.00. Leonard Sims, lottery equipment, fined $5.00. James Smith, operating a game of chance, was granted a new trial which resulted in his being put on a security warrant. Mack Young, lottery, fined $5.00. Louis Lee, illegal liquor, $5.00.
Praise Freedom of U. S. Women
DR. A. B. DEANY DIES IN WINCHESTER; THIRD PROMINENT STATE DEATH News comes of the death of Dr. A. B. Deany, prominent physician of Winchester. Dr. Deany passed away, Thursday-August 3, Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 9 at the Allen Chapel CME Church where he was an active member. Rev. S. M. Davis officiating. Dr. Deany was born in Friars Point, Miss. Coming to Kentucky he attended Berea College and then graduated from Meharry Medical College and located at Winchester. He was a leader in church and civic life and was for many years a leader in the Blue Grass Medical Association. Reed-Williams The death of Dr. Deany is the third among the well-known Negro citizens of the State during the past few weeks E. E. Reed, prominent Kentucky educator was found dead in Lexington few weeks ago, and P. W. Williams, principal of the Lynch High School passed away a few days ago. His funeral was held in Frankfort, Ky. - The Dahlia Show will be Sept. 10, in the M. and M. building. A rare treat for flower lovers.

50,000 Homeless on Chicago's South Side Rent Driven to Abnormal Height Families Forced Into Every Available Kind of Shelter
White Stemmers Replace Negroes
MORE THAN $6,000 RAISED IN CONVOCATION; $2,000 FOR LANE By William H. Ferris The Mid-Summer Missionary Convocation of the First Episcopal District of the CME Church met August 9-13 in the Chestnut St. CME Church, Rev. C. L. Finch, pastor. Senior Bishop C. H. Phillips, A. M., D. D., a noted scholar and author, presided over the convocation with his usual dignity and courtesy. The financial report surpassed expectation. $2,165.50 was raised for Lane College, which was $1,165.50 over the the assessment, $3,423.81 was raised by the missionary women, over $200 was raised from other sources, making $6,239.31 the grand total raised. The convocation reached its climax in the splendid sermons and addresses Sunday, Rev. S. W. Broome of Phillips Chapel, Indianapolis, Ind. preached an eloquent sermon Sunday morning on "Sampson losing his Nazariteship." Rev. M. Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona, a presiding elder in the California Conference preached another eloquent sermon Sunday night on "Truth the Emancipator." The principal meeting Sunday was the platform meeting Sunday afternoon, Dr. J. F. Lane, president of Lane College, presided. Short addresses were delivered by I. Willis Cole, editor of the Louisville Leader; Miss Princess Fatima Massaquoi of Liberia, Africa; Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, Mrs. J. F. Lane and Mrs. G. W. Hummell of Bowling Green, Ky., who has been a potent leader in interracial work in Kentucky. She was presented in a very gracious manner by Mrs. C. H. Phillips, Bishop Phillips commended the dining room hostesses, Mesdames Anna Dickerson, general chairman, Amelia Cecil, Katie Daniels, Rachel Whitney and Mrs. Delilian Petrie, committee chairmen; Mr. Claude Smith, general secretary, and J. A. Graham, assistant. The singing of Ernest Cook of Chestnut Street Choir was one of the features of the convocation. -- PATRONIZE! ! LEADER ADVERTISERS
RE-ELECTED [Photo] REV. WM. H. BALLEW Moderator of the General Association of Kentucky Baptists who was re-elected at the annual session in Madisonville this week. It is reported that the Moderator delivered a great address to a large delegation. Rev. Ballew is pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Louisville.
OFFICER'S AID IS ASKED IN STOMPING WOMAN Emaline Mitchell testified in police court, Monday that Fannie Garwick, her roomer, threaten to brutally humiliate her and when she called police, Fannie asked the officers to hold the plaintiff while she stomped her. Promising no more such action, the defendant was freed on a peace bond.
Pythias Open Confab in Detroit
BACK ON THE JOB Mrs. Jessie Houston Harrison. who during the past several weeks has been giving most of her time to work in the office, is now back in the local field. Mrs. Harrison is in charge of subscription collections, and also making contacts for the advertising and printing departments, and any consideration given her by Leader patrons and the general public will be appreciated.
Beat Up Three Youths Beat Up Three Colored Youths New York Writer Charges Assaults to Coughlinite Group
BING BROADWAY, LOCAL ENTERTAINER, MAKES GOOD PLEA, BUT IS FINED Al Landon, alias Bing Broadway, erstwhile local entertainer was arraigned in police court charged with disorderly conduct. The arresting officer claimed Broadway was engaged in an argument at 424 South 7th Street. In the hand of the popular singer was a razor, officers testified. After the officers arrested Landon, he ran off and turned up an hour later at 6th and congress, officers said. Landon, giving a reason for his running, said he, "didn't know he was under arrest. And as far as the razor was concerned, he was going to have it sharpened. The judge looked down on a pleading Broadway and said "$5.00."
MANSLAUGHTER CASES PASSED Six robberies, nine storehouse breakings, and two dwelling house breakings were chalked up to Thomas [Miles,?] 17, 1607 Madison Alley, [and?] George Scheauer, 18, 619 [South?] 19th Street. The loot taken [was?] mostly food and cigarettes. Police claimed the [robberies?] have been taking place over [a?] series of months, but most [of?] them occurred last month. [Included?] in the list of crimes [also?] purse snatching. The defendants were arraigned in [police court?] and trial postponed.
MANSLAUGHTER CASE HELD OVER Lillian Sanders, 110 W. Walnut, charged with manslaughter, was arraigned in police court [Wednesday?] morning and the [case?] was passed until August [illegible] Her husband, James [Sanders,?] charged as an accessory, [was?] also passed. Both are [without?] bond. Lillian Sanders, witnesses [claim?], stabbed Louis Jones, 44, [illegible] W. Walnut, to death as he [was?] engaged in a fist fight with [James?] Sanders. After asking [Jones?] to lay his knife aside and [fight?] fair, the defendant is said [to?] have picked up the weapon where Jones laid it and plunged it into his side The latter died immediately. The defendant, the Leader is [told,?] will enter a plea of not [guilty.?]
AT CHICAGO "U" [Photo] R. B. ATWOOD President of Kentucky State College, Frankfort, upon whom the degree of Master of Arts will be conferred at Chicago University next week.
LATE BEN MOSLEY'S WIDOW PASSES AWAY Mrs. Lucy Mosley of Louisville passed away suddenly in Detroit, Mich. August 3, with an attack of acute indigestion. Funeral services were conducted in Detroit by Dr. W. H. Peck, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The body was brought to Louisville, accompanied by relatives and friends. The final rites were conducted at Coopers Funeral Home, Revs. W. E. Williams and C. Eubanks Tucker, officiating. Burial in Louisville Cemetery. Survivors are: a father, brother, nephew and a host of friends. Mrs. Mosley was the widow of Ben Mosley who died two years ago.
Kentuckians Get Degrees at Chicago U. Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17 - Abram L. Simpson, a resident of Louisville, Ky., will receive his Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago at the convocation on August 25. Mr. Simpson received his A. B. from Wilberforce, and his Ph. B. degree from the University of Chicago. For the past two years he has been the active president of Bethune Cookman College at Daytona Beach, Fla. during the absence of Mrs. Bethune. With the reported return of Mrs. Bethune it is rumored that Mr. Simpson will be engaged in a similar capacity at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida. Before going to Florida he was president of Allen University, Columbia, S. C. for five years. R. B. Atwood, president of Kentucky State College, Frankfort will also receive the M. A. degree at the Convocation August 25.
Moonshine and Lottery Cases Up
TAKE UPSWING DURING WEEK LARGE NUMBER PARADED BEFORE JUDGE BRACHEY During the past week the number of illegal liquor and lottery cases parading before Judge John Brachey has increased to such an extent that it is safe to say that one out of every three cases is a untaxed liquor case or lottery case. For several weeks malicious assualts topped the list, but at present they have moved into second place with moonshiners taking the lead. Beatrice Williams, liquor charged was amended to disorderly conduct and she fined $10.00. Richard Garvin, alleged to have hid one half of gallon of moonshine in his out house was fined $10.00 Florine White charged with having illegal whiskey and running a disorderly house was fined ten dollars. George Young's liquor charge was amended to disorderly conduct and he fined $10.00. Jessie Hadley, selling beer without license, fined $5.00. Leonard Sims, lottery equipment, fined $5.00. James Smith, operating a game of chance, was granted a new trial which resulted in his being put on a security warrant. Mack Young, lottery, fined $5.00. Louis Lee, illegal liquor, $5.00.
Praise Freedom of U. S. Women
DR. A. B. DEANY DIES IN WINCHESTER; THIRD PROMINENT STATE DEATH News comes of the death of Dr. A. B. Deany, prominent physician of Winchester. Dr. Deany passed away, Thursday-August 3, Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 9 at the Allen Chapel CME Church where he was an active member. Rev. S. M. Davis officiating. Dr. Deany was born in Friars Point, Miss. Coming to Kentucky he attended Berea College and then graduated from Meharry Medical College and located at Winchester. He was a leader in church and civic life and was for many years a leader in the Blue Grass Medical Association. Reed-Williams The death of Dr. Deany is the third among the well-known Negro citizens of the State during the past few weeks E. E. Reed, prominent Kentucky educator was found dead in Lexington few weeks ago, and P. W. Williams, principal of the Lynch High School passed away a few days ago. His funeral was held in Frankfort, Ky. - The Dahlia Show will be Sept. 10, in the M. and M. building. A rare treat for flower lovers.